{
  "id": 3597825,
  "title": "It's all about the lyrics in JAŸ-Z In 8 trailer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/its-all-about-the-lyrics-in-jay-z-in-8-trailer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T19:38:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/jay-z-in-8-trailer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the year 2026, Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z's debut album, will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Throughout the year, the rapper has been commemorating his legacy by performing at various shows, including a few at Yankee Stadium. Now, HBO is set to release a new series, entitled \"Jay-Z In 8\".\n\nUnlike previous projects, this series will not involve Jay-Z performing on stage but will instead feature him engaging in a conversation with producer Rick Rubin. The two will delve into an intimate reflection on Jay-Z's storied career, examining his music and life together.\n\nThe series will feature Jay-Z's albums Watch The Throne and 4:44, which are already released. Interestingly, Jay-Z's subsequent albums Magna Carta Holy Grail and Everything Is Love, which he made with his wife Beyoncé, will not be included in the series.\n\nThe trailer for the series promises that Jay-Z's songwriting process will be made more accessible through this shared listening and illuminating conversation. The series is scheduled to premiere on HBO with two episodes on Friday, September 18, with additional episodes following each week.",
  "summary": "The new HBO series will consist of conversations between the musician and producer Rick Rubin.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}